Learning to fly, one mistake at a time
Hello,
Welcome to my little part of the internet about learning to fly! As a slightly older guy now in my 50s, who took up flying later in life, I am trying to share my own experiences and insights with you.
Learning to fly has been a dream of mine since I was a young boy, but I never had the opportunity to pursue it until later in life. It has been an exhilarating journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and a newfound sense of freedom.
I'm hoping to inspire others who may have similar dreams of taking to the skies. Whether you are a young person just starting out, or someone who, like me, has waited until later in life to pursue this passion, I believe that anyone can learn to fly with dedication, commitment, and the right mindset. So buckle up, let's take flight and explore the world of aviation together!
My journey first started in 2021, and this site together with YouTube to a certain extent is an attempt to document my experiences in the hope it will help others. I have had ups and downs, learning to fly is not easy, but it is one of the most rewarding things I have ever attempted.
Hopefully you will learn from some of my experiences, and enjoy learning to fly and flying as much as I have done.
A number of people have asked why the Whiskey Alpha Pilot name? Well it's Wayne Allen Pilot in the phonetic alphabet. It is that simple.
Start Here is well here. You are already here. Videos is easy. Thumbnails and Links to all the videos on my YouTube Channel. The Touch and Go Logbook, is basically my logbook, not of each individual flight, but the most notible occurances, as well as the odd comment of being a GA pilot in the modern world. AirFiled Reviews is a growling list id guess what Airfield Reviews - all my own experiences, and Kit Reviews is the same, but for the flying related kit I have bought. Lastly we have the Social Bits - all the places you can find me all over the internet.
It's true. I hadn't flown in months. November last year was the last time I was in the air. There was an abortive attempt to go night flying in December but circumstances canned that idea. So weather, work, more work, and then the annual appearing just as the weather improved all combined to keep me from flying. Well, that is my excuse, but the real answer is I also got a little lazy, finding excuses to not get my flight bag out and plan a flight. It was easier to start up Netflix than start up SkyDemon. The aerodrome was still there. KK was still there. I just kept finding reasons not to be there.
A neighbourhood in Seattle called Laurelhurst has successfully restricted helicopter landings at the local hospital. Seattle Children's Hospital, to be specific. The complaint? The helicopters are too noisy.
Today is May the 4th. Star Wars Day. The day I get reminded that I used to do something a bit ridiculous before I learned to fly something a bit ridiculous.
Before KK, there was R2-TK.
Every student pilot hears the same advice on day one. I even give the same advice now. Don't buy anything until you've got your licence or you really NEED it. Borrow, rent, use the school's kit. Wait and see if you actually stick with it.
It's good advice.... and I totally ignored it.
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